.ovh gTLD
The .ovh top-level domain is a community-focused gTLD operated by OVH SAS, a French hosting provider. It was created to give customers of OVH a distinct online identity and foster belonging within the OVH IT community. While open to any OVH customer, it is not available for general public registration outside this community.
Open to OVH customers only; not available for general public registration.
.ovh Domain Overview
The .ovh extension is a generic top-level domain (gTLD) in the Domain Name System (DNS). It is managed by OVH SAS. .ovh was introduced in 2014. There are currently 113,799 domains registered under this extension. DNSSEC adoption stands at 27.6%.
Registration Info
Registration pricing for .ovh is not publicly listed. Contact an ICANN-accredited registrar for availability and pricing.
Security Features
- DNSSEC
- CAA Record Support
- Registry Lock
What Is the History of .ovh?
The .ovh domain was delegated to OVH SAS by ICANN on June 16, 2014, following approval under ICANN’s New gTLD Program. It was designed as a branded community TLD to strengthen identity and engagement among OVH’s customer base of approximately 400,000 users. The registry is operated in partnership with A.F.N.I.C., which provides technical infrastructure and DNS services.
Did you know?
The .ovh TLD serves a specific purpose in the domain ecosystem, providing users with clear context about the websites using this extension.
What Is .ovh Used For?
The .ovh TLD is commonly used for the following purposes:
Customer branding for OVH clients
Web hosting identity
Community forum domains
Technical support portals
OVH-affiliated service sites
Popular Websites
How Many .ovh Domains Are Registered?
Total Registrations
113,799
DNSSEC Adoption
27.6%
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How Does .ovh Compare?
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Extension | .ovh |
| Type | Generic TLD (gTLD) |
| Total Registrations | 113,799 |
| DNSSEC Adoption | 27.6% |
| Registration Price | Contact registrar |
| Renewal Price | Contact registrar |
| Registry Operator | OVH SAS |
| Introduced | 2014-06-16 |
| Restrictions | Open to OVH customers only; not available for general public registration. |
How Available Are .ovh Domain Names?
Registration density analysis for .ovh domains by character length. Currently 70,192 domains are registered across all lengths.
Total Registered
70.2K
Peak Saturation
33.9%
3-char names
DNSSEC Adoption
38.5%
Top Provider
OVH
| Length | Registered | % Full | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 chars | 5,953 | 33.9% | |
| 4 chars | 6,752 | 1.5% | |
| 5 chars | 7,937 | 0.07% | |
| 6 chars | 9,926 | <0.01% | |
| 7 chars | 9,672 | <0.01% | |
| 8 chars | 8,992 | <0.01% | |
| 9 chars | 6,907 | <0.01% | |
| 10 chars | 5,722 | <0.01% | |
| 11 chars | 4,592 | <0.01% | |
| 12 chars | 3,739 | <0.01% |
Top DNS Providers
Updated daily from zone file analysis. Alpha density = registered / 26^length.
Compare across all TLDs →How Do I Register a .ovh Domain?
Eligibility
Available exclusively to individuals and organizations with an active OVH service account; proof of customer status is required.
Open Registration
The .ovh TLD is available for registration through accredited domain registrars.
Registration Process
- Choose an accredited domain registrar that offers .ovh domains
- Check domain availability using the registrar's search tool
- Complete the registration process and provide required information
- Pay the registration fee (typically )
- Manage your domain settings through your registrar's control panel
.ovh vs Related Domain Extensions
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Frequently Asked Questions
How Is This .ovh Data Compiled?
DNS Checker maintains a comprehensive TLD directory covering all 1,900+ active top-level domains. The data on this page combines multiple authoritative sources to provide information not found in standard TLD listings.
Zone File Analysis
Domain registration counts and density analysis are computed daily from TLD zone files, providing accurate registration statistics rather than estimates.
DNSSEC Adoption Tracking
DNSSEC deployment percentages are measured by scanning actual DNS records across all registered domains in each TLD zone.
Registrar Price Monitoring
Registration, renewal, and transfer prices are checked hourly across multiple accredited registrars and compared automatically.
Provider Market Share
DNS provider distribution is calculated from nameserver records, showing which hosting providers serve the most domains in each TLD.
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Disclaimer: The information on this page is sourced from IANA, ICANN, and respective registry operator publications, then structured and formatted with the assistance of AI. While accuracy is a priority, details such as pricing, registration requirements, and policies may change. Always verify with the official registry or an accredited registrar before making registration decisions.